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Published 7/15/25 12:00AM

Short Procedure Unit (SPU) Volunteer

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    3-4 hours per shift
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Application, Interview

    Description

    The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz is seeking volunteers to serve as a liaison between clinical staff and families who are waiting for their loved one who are having surgery. The Short Procedure Unit volunteer works with the recovery room volunteers as well.

    Volunteers update family members with the status of their loved one who is in surgery (such as still in pre-op, in surgery, post-op, etc.).

    Volunteer shifts are Monday through Friday for a 3 or 4 hour shift between 7am-7pm.

    This is an ideal assignment for a college student, retired nurse, retired teacher, or pastoral care individual.

    This is a great way to serve Veteran's families.

    Location

    On-site
    Voluntary Service (135), 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
    3900 Woodland Avenue

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